City of Lincoln receives project of the year award for 17th Street project

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department on Tuesday announced it received a 2025 Project of the Year award from the American Public Works Association Nebraska Chapter.

The 17th Street project — between A and S streets — earned recognition in the “Transportation Project of Less than $5 Million” category.

Liz Elliott, LTU’s director, said the award highlights Lincoln on the Move’s impact on improving the city’s infrastructure.

“The 17th Street project demonstrates how careful planning, design and community engagement efforts can help enhance a street’s use and neighborhood surrounding it,” Elliott said. “By prioritizing safety, accessibility, and increasing multimodal options, we created a street that meets the diverse needs of residents, businesses, and visitors while supporting Lincoln’s long-term transportation goals.”

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According to LTU, the APWA recognized the 1.3-mile Lincoln on the Move project for strong construction management, on-schedule completion, outstanding safety practices and proactive community engagement.

Construction occurred from fall 2024 through summer 2025 and addressed issues with narrow lanes, deteriorating pavement and localized drainage.

The project included a mill and overlay, targeted base repairs, joint and crack sealing, utility adjustments, pavement markings, and inlet top replacements.

Parking was relocated to accommodate the bike lane, and historic red stone curbs were salvaged for future use.

The design was coordinated with a concurrent water main replacement to limit community impact.

More information on Lincoln on the Move and the 17th Street project can be found on LTU’s website.